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Spring is a time of renewed growth, and at this beautiful time of the year, it’s exciting to be able to share some of the new and reimagined programs that are popping at Bryn Mawr. In this issue, you’ll read about the long-standing curriculum units which have been updated to be more inclusive, the blending of art and science in innovative new projects, and ways in which we’ve adapted to the pandemic to continue some of our favorite activities, like Gym Drill and Alumnae Weekend!
Read Sue's full note here.
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Bold Voices: Supporting AAPI Through Activism
Jingjing Xu ’22 delivered a speech that would be seen around the world at the Stop Asian Hate protest in Washington, D.C. "The idea of privilege, everyone has a different amount, in different ways. And that’s not something you can change, but what you can change is what you do with your privilege. And that’s what really matters,” Jingjing says. Read more here.
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Update from the Arts
The Upper School is proud to present its 2020/21 Musical Showcase, featuring selections of dance and song from popular musicals, as well as original pieces written by BMS students, and there is a special piece for children and kids of all ages. Watch the showcase here.
Quadrivium, the Upper School String Ensemble, shared their performance of Ku'u Pua I Paoakalani, composed by Queen Lil'uokalani. Watch it here.
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Mawrtian Athletics
Winter sports wrapped up their seasons in February. Basketball, squash and swim teams were able to compete in scrimmages against local independent schools and Mawrtian athletes were ferocious competitors out there. The spring sports season brings our first league-sponsored competitions this school year! Our badminton, golf, lacrosse, softball and track teams are competing in IAAM-sanctioned competitions and we are off to a great start! Varsity lacrosse started the season strong with a record of 5-1, and varsity badminton is currently undefeated.
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The Great Myth Play
A tradition at Bryn Mawr since 1979, the Greek Myth Play has challenged third graders to bring classic stories to life through playwriting, set production and dramatic performance. This year, the project expanded as part of the Lower School’s diversity, equity and inclusion curriculum review process. Read more about this year's production here.
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Dorothy Clayborne Fellowship for Aspiring Teachers of Color
We are excited to announce the Dorothy Clayborne Fellowship for Aspiring Teachers of Color for the 2021-2022 school year. Named for Dorothy Clayborne, an expert in her field and devoted teacher of over 60 years, fellows will be selected for the 2021-22 school year to teach a reduced load and/or co-teach with a mentor teacher while engaging fully in the life of the school. Learn more here.
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Quantum Computing and Social Innovation at Bryn Mawr
Dozens of Bryn Mawr students are taking part in new academic opportunities offered through school partners including the University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Learn more here.
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Woman of Consequence: Leadership in Action
The Bryn Mawr School will present the inaugural Howard P. Colhoun Family Woman of Consequence Award to Rebecca Corbett P’05 on Thursday, April 29, 2021. As the investigations editor at The New York Times, Ms. Corbett has overseen some of the most important news stories in the past decade, including the Harvey Weinstein investigation, which led to a cascade of sexual harassment stories around the globe and a cultural reckoning on the issue. Learn more here.
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Registration is Open
Register today for Summer at Bryn Mawr! There are both in-person and virtual camp options for all ages. All campers and counselors will experience the same care and concern that has allowed Bryn Mawr to open for on-campus learning this school year. Learn about all camp opportunities here.
Upper School course credit is also available through the Summer Session. Register here.
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Scenes from Campus
Winter ended and spring has sprung! See what the last snow looked like on campus and how students and faculty are embracing the warmer weather! See the album here.
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Bria Hamlet '11 recently received a Fueled by Purpose microgrant to support the growth of her JustBriFree Yoga & Wellness business. JustBriFree provides multidisciplinary holistic health workshops and classes designed to demystify the mind-body wellness connection. While JustBriFree is open to everyone, as a queer Black woman, Bria is particularly passionate about serving people of color and the LGBTQIA+ community. She plans to use the grant for advertising and training. In addition to completing her 300-hour yoga training, Bria hopes to get certified in children's yoga.
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Inspired by her son, Austin, who suffers from LMNA-related congenital muscular dystrophy, Hannah Lowe Corman '01, founded the L-CMD Research Foundation dedicated to urgently advancing scientific research to translate treatments and a cure for LMNA-related congenital muscular dystrophy (L-CMD). Learn more about her work here.
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Current Georgetown University student, Sydney Stephenson '18, used the alumnae network to secure a summer internship with fellow alumna Emily Holmes Hahn '06 at her matchmaking company, LastFirst, in NYC.
If you would like to Shout The Love about a community member, please contact Hannah Klarner
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4/16—Spring Spirit Day
4/23—School Closed
4/27 at 6:30 pm—Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Book Discussion—Join the Parents' Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Alumnae Association for a book club discussion of Isabel Wilkerson's Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Register here.
4/29—Woman of Consequence Award: The inaugural Howard P. Colhoun Family Woman of Consequence Award will be presented to Rebecca Corbett P’05. Register for the virtual event here.
4/30—Gym Drill, a live stream link will be sent out, limited in-person attendance for senior family members
4/30–5/1—Virtual Alumnae Weekend
5/19—Gather & Grow: Home Together—Gardening - Expert and novice gardeners alike will learn something from our panel of green thumbs: Helen Bowie Campbell '79, owner of Helen's Garden and Bev Davis '62, ecology enthusiast, among others. Register here.
5/31—School Closed—Memorial Day
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